Red Velvet Brownies
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Red Velvet Brownies
Description
This recipe starts by mixing red velvet cake mix with vegetable oil and eggs, producing a rich batter that bakes into a classic dense brownie texture. Baking in a parchment-lined pan ensures easy removal and even edges. Testing with a toothpick confirms doneness without overbaking, which keeps the brownies moist.
After cooling, the cream cheese frosting is whipped to fluffy smoothness by combining softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar incrementally. Applying the frosting adds both tang and sweetness, balancing the cocoa notes and enhancing the visual appeal.
Sprinkles can be optionally added for color and texture. These brownies serve well as a dessert or special treat, with the red velvet giving a distinctive color and flavor variation compared to traditional chocolate brownies.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Brownie Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 egg
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 5 ounces butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
Brownie directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cake mix, oil, and eggs together. Pour into an 8x8 cake pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan and allow the brownies to cool.
Cream cheese frosting directions
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together with a mixer until fluffy.
- Add half of powdered sugar and mix well.
- Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until uniform.
- When the brownies have cooled add the frosting, and top with sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 462IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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